I can't understand why this brilliant engine is only used in so few applications (already dying out so to speak) - it's a masterpiece and I love how they used all available key-technologies to create the best 'downsizing engine' in my eyes ... ISG, split oiling, Camtronic, E-Charger, electrified accessories, OPF/GPF, multi-spark and -injection, lean burn, etc. This could have been the best possible transition from ICE to whatever with less-emissions. They wasted years and stupid money to create this beauty but instead of using and promoting it they seem to not care anymore about it. When the engine was released my first thought was: 'Yes, put this thing in a RWD C-Class, brand it AMG C53 and nobody gonna miss the 'ol V8' ... now they put a four-banger in the 'C63' and nobody seems to care. The 4-litre biturbo V8 already wasn't a good replacement for the NA 6,2, but now it's even worse. I worked in the industry and I understand that the golden ages of ICE are over, but why can't we get a smooth transition? Does it have to end 'hard'? I love my M274 as daily driver (C 300) and I love my Viper with it's mighty NA 8,4 V10 ... the M256 with pure RWD or the H2-Wankel from Mazda (as in the Vision RX-9) would have been most interesting to me (last ICE jeweles) - pity that they never gonna make 'em :-( Engine freaks like me can only 'look back' now and focus on 'old cars' - shame.
